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MANILA, March 18 (PNA) - President Benigno S. Aquino III visited the residence of Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Makoto Katsura in Makati City Thursday morning to personally extend the Filipino people's sympathy to Japan over the tragic Great Sendai Earthquake and Tsunami.

"The President was the first to sign the Book of Condolence and reiterated his message of mourning, sympathy and solidarity to the people of Japan," he added.

Lacierda pointed out that the President had communicated his messages of sympathy to the Emperor of Japan and to Prime Minister Naoto Kan "in separate letters in March 13, 2011 and March 11, 2011, respectively."